BMW X5: Rocker Arm With Bearing Mount
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ALL CAM FOLLOWERS (N52K)
Special tools required:
- 11 4 480
Necessary preliminary tasks:
- Remove cylinder head cover
- Remove intermediate lever
- Remove exhaust camshaft
IMPORTANT: Rocker arms (1) are divided into bearing categories.
The tolerance classes are marked according to the picture in numbers from 1 to 5.
Already used rocker arms (1) may only be reused in the same position.
Detach cam followers (1) from HVCA element and remove.
Set down all cam followers (1) in neat order in special tool 11 4 480.
Installation:
Before installing exhaust camshaft or intermediate levers, make sure cam followers (1) are correctly seated.
Fig. 207: Cam Follower Seat
Remove HVCA element (1) in direction of arrow.
Installation:
If the HVCA elements (1) are reused, they must be placed together with the cam followers in neat order in special tool 11 4 480.
Fig. 208: Removing HVCA Element
Assemble engine.
Check function of DME; if necessary, readjust uniform mixture distribution.
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Valves With Springs
REMOVING AND INSTALLING/REPLACING ALL VALVES (N52K)
Special tools required:
11 4 480
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove cylinder head
Remove intermediate lever
Remove eccentric shaft
Remove i
Removing And Installing/Replacing Eccentric Shaft (N52K)
Special tools required:
11 4 481
Necessary preliminary tasks:
Remove cylinder head cover
Remove intermediate lever
If necessary, move eccentric shaft (1) on twin surface to minimum lift (2).
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Checking Function Of Power Steering Vane Pump
Special tools required:
32 4 000
WARNING: Danger of poisoning if oil is ingested/absorbed through the
skin!
Risk of injury if oil comes into contact with eyes and skin!
IMPORTANT: Adhere to the utmost cleanliness. Do not allow any dirt to enter the
hydraulic
system.
Prior to this check, first
Manually Unlocking Transmission Lock
For various tasks, it is necessary to unlock and lock the transmission lock.
This can be done from inside or underneath the vehicle.
From vehicle interior:
Refer to MANUAL EMERGENCY UNLOCKING OF TRANSMISSION LOCK.
Underneath car:
Remove underbody protection.
Press lever (1) towards rear.
